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Thursday, November 4, 2010

{DIY} Ballard Burlap Vase

I don't know about you, but when I get a home decor catalog in the mail I'm not typically looking through it for things to buy. I'm looking for ideas, inspiration, and better yet, stuff I can make for cheap less! Suzanne Kasler is a celebrated interior designer...and Ballard Designs teamed up with her for a collection of home accessories. I love what she created, but one thing in particular stood out as a 'Oh yeah, I could totally make that!!'

Behold the Burlap Vase....with a $49 price tag:

I love the warm texture of the burlap against the cool sleek glass. And sure enough, the Dollar Store sells a vase in a very similar shape:

I love the 'religious' candles too....they burn with no smell and no mess. that's what she said

I started with a swatch of burlap I had leftover from this project. Cut a piece about 2-inches taller and longer than what you need for your vase, then iron the two long edges down to create a 'hem':

I used hot glue for this project, but if you value your fingerprints, you might want to try fabric glue instead (burlap has large openings through which the piping hot glue passes when you press down!). After gluing down the two long sides, create a 'hem' on one of the short sides:

Run a line of glue along the edge of the other end of the burlap, then press the vase down on the fabric (this is the only place glue touches the vase):

Slowly roll the vase, wrapping the burlap as you go (no gluing necessary). Run another line of glue along the 'hemmed' end and press it down.

Wha-La....Burlap vase!

I filled one with stems, and another with my $1 candle....how do you think they compare?

My mantel got a Fall Makeover with all these burlap goodies, I'll show you the rest of it tomorrow! I'm off to the Blogger Post party tonight....I'm excited and nervous, please send me liquid courage! I'll be sure to take pics of any wild and crazy blogger flashings happenings.

35 comments:

I love it! I have some extra burlap and tons of glass containers just waiting to be used! I have a thing for clear glass anything as I know it can be used just about in any room and any time of the year. I am thinking you could use stick on velcro too for the closure, a little less permanent if you want to use for something else later.

Yours are just as good, better in fact, because they didn't cost the outrageous $49!I have a Pottery Barn, Ballard, Restoration Hardware linky party once a month. This would be a perfect entry if you'd like to join (or anything else from those stores. Next party is Nov. 18 if you're interested.

Hi, Cassie! I LOVE your version of the vase. This looks like a nice "nap time" craft for me to try. ;) And I can attest to the burlap/hot glue problem...I have experienced that firsthand. Thanks for joining my party. If you could please add a link back to me or my party button to your post, that would be great. :) Thanks!

I love this idea. I wonder if you could use a fabric edge sealer (I think it's called "No fray") on fresh cut edges of the burlap and not have to fold down the edges. I think I'll definitely have to try this! Great idea!